Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...g6/2. d4

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)

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Moves: 1.e4 g6 2.d4
ECO code: B06
Parent: King's Pawn Opening

Modern Defense

White has established his center and Black is planning to destroy it from a distance. He may play an immediate 2...Bg7 or delay it and play 2...d6.

A transposition to the Caro-Kann is possible by playing 2...c6.

Theory table

For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation

1. e4 g6 2. d4

2 3 4
Modern Defense d4
Bg7
Nc3
d6
Be3
a6
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Caro-Kann Defense ...
c6
Nc3
d5
h3
Bg7
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Pirc Defense ...
d6
Nc3
Nf6
Nf3
Bg7
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